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Iyanya
Iyanya | |
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 Iyanya in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Iyanya Onoyom Mbuka |
| Born | 31 October 1986[1] Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afropop, R&B |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Temple Music Group, Mavin, Made Men Music Group |
Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk (born 31 October 1986), better known as Iyanya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Calabar, he rose to fame after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa.[2][3] In 2009, Iyanya released his debut studio album My Story, which was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". He co-founded the record label Made Men Music Group with Ubi Franklin in 2011. His second studio album Desire, which was released in February 2013, produced the singles "Kukere", "Ur Waist", "Flavour", "Sexy Mama", and "Jombolo". Iyanya has won several awards, including Artist of the Year at The Headies 2013. In October 2016, he announced on Instagram that he signed a record deal with Mavin Records.[4] Prior to signing with Mavin, he inked a management deal with Temple Management Company.[5] Iyanya first announced his intentions to leave Made Men Music Group in July 2016.[6]
- ^ "CHARITABLE: Iyanya Celebrates Birthday With Inmates At Ikoyi Prisoner (Photos)". 360nobs. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ^ "Celebrity Focus: Iyanya – The Many Flavours Stirring Controversies". Onobello. Archived from the original on 6 June 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ "Iyanya, Artist Biography-MTV Base". Mtvbase. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (1 November 2016). "INTERVIEW: Why I signed for Mavin Records — Iyanya". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 January 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Vwovwe, Egbo (28 July 2016). "Iyanya Singer signs with Temple Management Company". Pulse. Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ Akan, Joey (12 July 2016). "Singer is leaving MMMG record label due to problems with Ubi Franklin". Pulse. Archived from the original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
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